Contract drafting 101: say what you mean
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Constructions specifications often require particular types of equipment or material furnished and installed by particular manufacturers. The contract between the district and Allied Construction Associates, Inc. specified the installation of a particular type of Honeywell temperature control equipment, which Diamond "B" Constructors, Inc. had included in its bid.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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False start: When a design/build relationship fails at the outset
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While contemplating a design/build relationship one should remember that without due care in early business negotiations, a dispute between team members can rear its ugly head even before a project team. An example of such a dispute that occurred between the Trident Construction Co. Inc, and Austin Company originating in South Caroline is presented.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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Measuring productivity: an industry challenge
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A variety of economic and technical challenges faced by the industry require changes in the way that productivity is defined and measured. However, understanding productivity in the construction industry is a complex task.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
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